Where to Find Jasper in South Dakota
9 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in South Dakota, across 6 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish.
Map of 9 jasper rockhounding spots in South Dakota
Jasper by county in South Dakota
Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.
Every jasper spot in South Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hell CanyonHell Canyon Trail | Custer County | 43.7494, -103.8421 | Public | |
| Pleasant Valley Creek | Custer County | 43.5552, -103.7211 | Public | |
| ArdmoreEast Ardmore Road | Fall River County |
| 43.0107, -103.4691 | Public |
| Oelrichs | Fall River County |
| 43.1256, -103.1669 | Public |
| InteriorBen Reifel Road | Jackson County | 43.7320, -101.9454 | Public | |
| Sioux FallsEast Rice Street | Minnehaha County | 43.5846, -96.6669 | Public | |
| Oglala | Oglala Lakota County | 43.2963, -102.9105 | Public | |
| Red ShirtTatanka Numpa Road | Oglala Lakota County | 43.6741, -102.8991 | Public | |
| ScenicEast Highway 44 | Pennington County | 43.7522, -102.4966 | Public |
Jasper in South Dakota FAQ
Where can I find jasper in South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 jasper spots in South Dakota, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Custer County.
Is collecting jasper legal in South Dakota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South Dakota, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best jasper location in South Dakota?+
Custer County has the most jasper spots in our database for South Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in South Dakota
- Chalcedony in South Dakota7
- Agate in South Dakota6
- Agatized Wood in South Dakota6
- Fossils in South Dakota5
- Geodes in South Dakota4
- Gold in South Dakota4
- Amethyst in South Dakota3
- Arsenopyrite in South Dakota3
- Beryl in South Dakota3
- Calcite in South Dakota3
- Quartz in South Dakota3
- Silicified Wood in South Dakota3
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